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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would be annoyed in OP's shoes, too. It sounds like this comes down to misaligned expectations and desires.

I agree with the others that OP will be happiest if she lets go a little of the idea that the family has to do everything together.

But I think she needs to talk to her son and his family about what she wants out of this trip, too. It sounds like she wants to be busy doing things - that's how I like to travel, too - whereas they are happier taking things more slowly. Can you come to a compromise? One activity, and two meals, per day, maybe?[/quote]

In order to be showered and dressed for breakfast by 8:30, in sharing-a-bathroom scenario, I’d have to start waking people up at 7:15 a.m. That’s…not fun on a vacation. That’s the daily grind. Not to mention the kids would be extra tired

I can’t believe you would be annoyed that a family is still showing up with kids in tow ON TIME to eat the free breakfast that grandparents are so desperate to consume to “get their money’s worth.”  :roll:

I want all of my family members to feel well-rested and relaxed on vacation. I don’t care who pays. You want to eat early? Go do. You want morning excursions? GO DO. I can’t stand go-go-go types on vacations. [/quote]

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